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Knicks Complete Largest NBA Finals Comeback to Move Within One Win

A 29-point rally gave New York a 3-1 lead and now forces San Antonio to win three straight starting with Game 5 in San Antonio.

Overview

  • The Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to beat the Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 on Wednesday, with OG Anunoby tipping in the game-winner with 1.2 seconds left.
  • Anunoby scored 33 points and Jalen Brunson added 36 as New York outscored San Antonio 58-30 after halftime to complete the comeback.
  • San Antonio built a 76-49 halftime lead by making a Finals-record 14 three-pointers in the first half but managed just 30 points after intermission and committed multiple turnovers.
  • Victor Wembanyama finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds and said the Spurs have 'moved on,' but coach Mitch Johnson and players acknowledged the team must correct late-game execution before Saturday's Game 5.
  • The series now shifts to Frost Bank Center for Game 5 on Saturday with the Knicks one win from their first title since 1973 and the Spurs needing three straight victories to stay alive.